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The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, as part of its story on the wing box problems, that Boeing is likely to announce another 6-month delay when it gives a program update next month. As I also reported in my story today, the Journal quotes Boeing as saying the wing box issue is not the “pacing item” for power on or first flight. …

Steve Hazy of International Lease Finance Corp. told a JP Morgan investment conference that Boeing’s 787 is facing another long delay. ILFC is Boeing’s biggest customer for the 787. Hazy said Boeing must make structural design changes to the center wing box. …

The Wall Street Journal on Monday ran a very good summary of the protest with the GAO that Boeing filed last week over the lost Air Force tanker deal. Boeing says it will soon issue an executive summary for media of the issues raised in its protest. …

John Leahy of Airbus has said repeatedly in recent months that selling the A380 to All Nippon Airways is a top priority. …

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